Maternity : Hart Family

Every time I am around an expectant mother I can’t help but be enveloped in their glow…

I recently had the delightful pleasure of shooting the Hart family for a maternity / family portrait session. These three or should I say four made my job so easy. This growing family is so lovable and charismatic  and hello, unbelievably photogenic!

We meet at scenic nature trail  with lovely views that range from water to woods and the weather helped set the perfect back drop.  

I had so much fun getting to know the Hart Family. The couples 3 year old was a ball of energy ( just like mine) and a little model in training. This cutie can nail any expression or pose  you ask of him, but is favorite pose is kissing his mommy.  He is the couples pride and joy. Fittingly so being their first born, but he is most excited of becoming a big brother.  

… But the only ones to trump anyone with excitement for their newest addition are the doting parents. These two are so sweet and tender. The devotion for their family is so evident between the both of them.  They are just so thrilled to now be expanding their beautiful family by one, and in true style baby # 2 is due on new year’s eve. What better way to start a new year than with a new addition.

We are all excited to meet Baby Hart this holiday season but in the mean time please enjoy this Fall Family Session

Here is the beautiful & growing   Hart Family  

Thank you guys for allowing me to be a small part of your love story. I had a blast capturing these moments for you.  I wish you all bountiful blessing and joy in the new year and always.

Love,

Rie`

Lifestyle: Darragh & BJ

As this summer was coming to an end I was fortunate enough to have the pleasure of shooting the fabulous Darragh and “BJ”

Darragh and BJ drove two hours to meet me in their home town, not only did they grown up there, that’s where they met.  So our location was pretty significant. It was so fun to hear Darragh recall memories from high school dances to her  and Bj’s wedding;  and it just so happened we were able to take some shots in front of the hotel where her prom was held.

Darragh and BJ embody the essence of Calm, Cool, and collected. It was as if they’d been modeling for years. I was defiantly more nervous behind the camera than they were in front of it. They were so natural and completely up for anything (my favorite to shoot )  

BJ has a smile that can rival and Colgate commercial actor and Darragh is literally just fabulous! These two together are just so much fun. I honestly left our session wishing they’d drive back home with me to spend more time together .

At the end of our session Darrgah surprised me with an  unexpected gift.  Just like me Darragh wears many hats. One of those hats is as a consultant  for 31 bags.  I follow her page religiously because she is always posting updates and one of a kind specials that other consultants don’t often do. Click Here to visit  her page and get hooked up!  I recently became a fan of those practical/functional super cute bags . Thank you so very much Darragh for my tote, I love it!

Well without further ado here is Darragh and “BJ” I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I enjoyed shooting them.

Thank you Darragh and BJ for allowing me to capture this photos for you. i love you  guys!

Maternity: Johnson Family

First things first, I must say becoming a mother whether it is for the first time or the third time doesn’t compare to any other feeling in this world!

I was so thrilled to shoot this Family, even more so when I learned Lorin was pregnant.  Lorin is due any day now so we had to act fast in order to capture the “belly” before the newest addition to their wonderful family arrives.

It’s hurricane season here in Hampton roads so although we usually escape the really dreadful storms , the weather can be super unpredictable; This past Saturday was no exception.  We hoped for beautiful skies and a striking sunset, what we got was grey drizzle and extreme humidity. None the less our Momma-to-be was incomparable. Lorin was absolutely glowing and embracing every last bit of her pregnancy before princess #3 arrives.

It was such a pleasure to work with Lorin and her family. This doting father-to-be couldn’t be more proud of his gorgeous wife and his two other little beauties, who by the way, are the sweetest most well-dressed young women ever. 

I could not be happier or more excited for this family and am excited to meet the new baby. May your Labor and delivery be healthy, smooth and quick! And may the Lord continue to bless your union and growing family.

Without further ado here is the .....     Johnson Family

 


























my favortie

true beauty!

Thank you Johnson Family for allowing me to capture this very special time in your life.